Hutton Brickyards Re-Opens Under New Management
The sprawling indoor/outdoor events venue and hotel now managed by Waterford Hotel Group.
The sprawling indoor/outdoor events venue and hotel now managed by Waterford Hotel Group.
The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, announces chef and artist Laila Gohar as the brand's newest Global Explorer. In her role as a brand ambassador, Gohar has collaborated with The Luxury Collection to create a globally inspired barware collection with complementing cocktail recipes drawing from her travels with the brand. Gohar marks The Luxury Collection's first epicurean Global Explorer, underscoring the power of cultural discovery through food and drink.
The classic American film Dirty Dancing showcased life at an upscale vacation resort in the summer of 1963. Exactly 60 years since this beloved movie was set, Cape Resorts is honoring the tradition of this iconic hospitality style of yesteryear with the reimagining and official debut of The Pridwin, a whimsical waterfront retreat on New York's Shelter Island. Having softly launched in mid-summer 2022 following two years of extensive renovations, the fully realized property will reopen on April 20th, 2023, as a haven of relaxed elegance and luxurious fun.
Moxy Williamsburg debuts today as the brand's first hotel in Brooklyn, featuring interiors by BASILE Studio in collaboration with Lightstone Design Studio and four new dining and drinking venues from Bar Lab Hospitality, the creative force behind Broken Shaker. The heart of New York's creative class, Williamsburg is a fitting location for Lightstone's growing collection of boundary-pushing Moxy Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy's portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands.
Originally built in the 1930s, Camptown is a hotel retreat nestled at the foot of the Catskill Mountains just over the area's storied Rip Van Winkle Bridge in Leeds, New York — about a 2.5 hour drive from New York City. Reimagined by Ray Pirkle and Kim Bucci, owners and creators of the beloved Rivertown Lodge in Hudson, Camptown is the first hotel solely designed by the duo under their debut company, Ramshackle Studio. The property has undergone a thoughtful renovation and redesign, embracing existing original architectural details throughout - while punctuating the spaces with custom work created through partnerships with local artists and woodworkers. Situated on 22 wooded acres of land to explore, Camptown features a motor lodge consisting of 24 guest rooms and 26 log cabins (many with functioning kitchens or wood-burning stoves) that are equally suited for short term visits and longer stays. Casa Susanna, the property's Mexican restaurant helmed by Chef Efrén Hernández, offers a seasonal menu focused on fresh produce, a natural wine program led by local wine savant Byron Bates, and a selection of cocktails and fermented drinks utilizing house made tinctures, seasonal jarred ingredients and garnishes from the property's own greenhouse. Additional property features include an honor pantry, communal firepit, grilling area, picnic tables, swim club & pool bar (expected Summer 2023), sauna (expected Fall 2023), and access to a multitude of outdoor recreational activities including swimming, hiking, fishing and skiing.
Adam Klein, a graduate of Boston University, is a hospitality industry veteran with 23 years of experience in executive roles. He spent most of his career with Turnberry and Fontainebleau Development, developing, opening and operating The Fontainebleau Miami Beach and JW Marriott Turnberry Resort and Club. Shortly after, Adam launched his own advisory firm, Klein Hospitality, assisting in the development, opening, and operations of private clubs, luxury restaurants, and hotels, including Hotel Barrière Fouquet's New York.
Diana is a luxury hospitality sales leader with over 20 years of sales & marketing and business development experience at some of the best-in-class hotels throughout the world. She previously held sales and marketing roles with Faena Hotels, The Savoy London, and The St. Regis New York. Born in Hong Kong and raised in New York City, Diana holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University School of Hotel Administration.
The newest hotel from Sir Richard Branson's luxury lifestyle hotel brand brings a fresh hospitality concept to New York City's NoMad Neighborhood.
New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announces the appointment of Kevin Shah as the general manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott ® Long Island East End.
Danfords Hotel & Marina — the newly renovated waterfront property and full-service marina situated in the heart of historic Port Jefferson Village on Long Island's North Shore — is pleased to announce that Derrick Erwee has been appointed as the hotel's new General Manager. Erwee will utilize his extensive skills from over 20 years of experience in the hospitality and food and beverage industries as he oversees operations at Danfords Hotel & Marina.
Hilton has named Matthew Slippoy as the general manager of Tempo by Hilton Times Square, scheduled to open in the second half of 2023. Located at 47th Street and Broadway at TSX Broadway, the property will mark the global premiere of Hilton's newest lifestyle brand, Tempo by Hilton.
Guido Kerpel, COO of New Castle Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel owner, operator and developer, announces the appointment of Kevin Houlahan as the general manager of Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead. The seasoned hospitality professional is responsible for the overall management and operations of the upscale property that New Castle Hotels & Resorts started managing in May 2022. Mr. Houlahan most recently served as the food and beverage director for Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead. He also held other leadership responsibilities within the hotel's ownership group, Browning Hotel Properties.
Pendry Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Kelly Merryfield as director of sales and marketing for Pendry Manhattan West. Merryfield has been tasked to drive overall sales, marketing, and public relations efforts for the hotel, the brand's first New York City hotel, and part of the eight-acre, six-building mixed-use Manhattan West development. The hotel features 164 guest rooms including 30 suites; a signature restaurant, Zou Zou's; lobby bar, Bar Pendry; vibrant open-air terrace bar, Chez Zou, and over 6,000 square feet of meeting and event space.
Le Méridien New York, Fifth Avenue invites creative travelers to reminisce on the glamorous days of travel and indulge in the brand's European spirit of savoring the good life.
Aman is pleased to announce the appointment of Olivier Lordonnois as Managing Director of Aman New York. Olivier joins the company with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry across both hotels and private members clubs.
Olympia Hotel Management has announced that it has been selected to develop and operate a new hotel called The Crossroads Inn and its restaurant, The Salt Line, located on the campus of Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York.
In his new role, Mr. Willoughby will oversee all facets of food and beverage operations at Hyatt Place New York Chelsea's dining venues, including The Breakfast Bar, The Placery lobby bar, The Market, and the upcoming, year-round outdoor terrace. Mr. Willoughby brings years of industry experience to lead the hotel's thoughtful blend of dining experiences, perfect for guests needing a quick meal before meetings to friends and family looking to relax and catch up with a round of custom cocktails.Mr. Willoughby studied corporate communications at Radford University and started his career in advertising and marketing. Soon after, Mr. Willoughby decided to pursue his passion of cooking, which he attributes to his grandmother. He gained knowledge at RUI Plaza NYC and Glory Days Grill (GDG), serving in a vast array of roles in the hospitality industry, including restaurant manager, bartender and bar manager.
Mr. Newman brings years of experience to his role with Hyatt Place New York, including over 11 years working with Hyatt Hotels brand. Within this new role, Mr. Newman will oversee all sales and marketing of the property in an effort to continue building revenue. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University with a Bachelor of degree in Hospitality Management, Mr. Newman recently served as the Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions. Prior to that, he served at a multitude of hotels management companies, including Millennium Hotels, InterstateHotels and Melia Hotels. He has held the DOSM position since 2003 at several hotels including Hyatt Regency Jersey City, Grand Hyatt New York, The Millennium UNPlaza, and INSIDE New York amongst others.
Tom Scudero has been named Director of Engineering at Virgin Hotels New York, bringing with him two decades of experience in the engineering operations space at a luxury hospitality level. He will be tasked with setting operational standards and procedures, while simultaneously liaising with key stakeholders of the hotel to ensure proper execution of plans and project quality. Prior to this role, Scudero worked as the Director of Engineering at YOTEL New York. With his vast knowledge in hotel building infrastructure, environmental codes and regulatory requirements, Tom will bring an innovative supervisory skillset, leading the department to peak performance level.
As Director of Food & Beverage, Dennis O'Connor is responsible for overseeing all facets of the food & beverage development and programming at Virgin Hotels New York City. O' Connor has amassed over twenty years hospitality management experience in New York City, complemented by national food and beverage operations positions across a variety of cuisines and concepts. Throughout his career, O' Connor has held executive positions at several notable restaurant groups, including Soho & Tribeca Grand Hotels, The James Hotel with David Burke, The Ace Hotel with April Bloomfield, and Jean George's 66. O'Connor also worked alongside chef and mentor Laurent Tourondel as Director of Operations and was a key component in developing LT Hospitality. Recently, he served as the Director of Restaurants for all South Florida locations in the Starr Restaurant Organization, as well as collaborated in the openings of the Conrad Fort Lauderdale and AMAN New York.